Community

People come here for the homes, but stay for everything around them. Here are a few local places and rhythms that make Bellport, Brookhaven, and the South Shore feel so easy to love.

On the calendar

Every community has its heartbeat. Ours sounds like kids at the summer fair, neighbors at gallery openings, volunteers at beach cleanups. We keep a running list of what's ahead so you can feel that pulse and find your place in it.

"Last Licks" Labor Day Shop
Aug
29

"Last Licks" Labor Day Shop

“Last Licks” Day in Bellport is a designated late‑summer shopping day promoted by the Bellport Chamber of Commerce, framed around Labor Day as a final chance for seasonal “last licks” of local shops and treats before the end of summer. The chamber calendar lists it as “Last Licks Labor Day Shop Saturday,” highlighting village retailers and encouraging residents and visitors to come out for end‑of‑season shopping and specials.

The phrase “last licks” itself comes from baseball/softball, referring to the home team batting last and getting a final chance, which is why it’s used here to evoke a playful “last chance” to enjoy summer and support local businesses before the season shifts.

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Bellport Day
Jul
25

Bellport Day

Bellport Day is Bellport Village’s annual summer street festival, with shopping, entertainment, vendors, and family-friendly activities. In 2026, the village calendar lists it for Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Bellport Lane closed for the event. bellportvillageny

The Bellport Chamber also describes it as a signature community celebration, and related listings mention local businesses, artists, music, and other activities throughout the day.

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Bellport Bay 5K
Jul
12

Bellport Bay 5K

Come join the BVPF for an exciting 5K race and a free fun-filled Fun Run through Bellport Village. The 5K starts at Bellport Dock at 5pm. The Fun Run starts at 4:30pm.

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Artist On The Lane - South Bay Art Association
Jul
4

Artist On The Lane - South Bay Art Association

Celebrate art, community, and creativity at Artists on The Lane. This annual Fourth of July tradition transforms Bellport Village into an open-air gallery featuring original artwork, local artists, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Sat, Jul 04 | Bellport Lane

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Bellport Garden Club's Annual Bouquet Sale
Jul
4

Bellport Garden Club's Annual Bouquet Sale

In conjunction with the July 4th "Artists on the Lane" event, the Bellport Garden Club will be selling floral bouquets from 9am to 3pm in front of the Post Crowell House at 31 Bellport Lane. Most of the flowers are from members' gardens. All proceeds will go to our Tree Fund.

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Antiques and Collectibles Fair | Mary Immaculate Church
Jul
4

Antiques and Collectibles Fair | Mary Immaculate Church

We hope you will join us for our annual 4th of July Antiques & Collectibles Fair! 
Address: 16 Browns Lane, Bellport, New York 11713

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Partners in Village Life

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Partners in Village Life *

Our work is closely tied to the people and places that make this part of the South Shore feel like home. This is a small sampling of the local restaurants, galleries, farms, and venues where neighbors meet for meals, openings, and seasonal events. We are proud to call them our local partners.

Local Non-Profits

A painted collage with a white heron, a red circle sign that says 'CEED sculpture trail,' a person walking on a trail at 'Post-Morrow,' a bear, binoculars, a building labeled 'Brookhaven Museum,' and various birds and trees.

Local Farms and Inns

Colorful hand-drawn illustration featuring a red bike with a basket of pink flowers, signs for an inn and pool, a woman in a pool, various vegetables, a chicken, a dog, honey, and other farm and market items.

A Sampling of Local Restaurants

Hand-drawn illustration of food items including a lobster, a slice of cake, a martini glass with a slice of grapefruit, a pizza slice, a bottle of wine, a baguette, and a menu card.
Hand-drawn illustration of food items including a lobster, a slice of cake, a martini glass with a slice of grapefruit, a pizza slice, a bottle of wine, a baguette, and a menu card.

Local Art Galleries and Entertainment

Colorful illustrated bulletin board with various signs and drawings promoting upcoming events such as a playhouse, auction, ceramics show, band shell concerts, and a grand opening, along with a musical instrument and a calendar.

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A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs with cushions and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and flowering bushes, near a large house with a shingled exterior and large windows, with trees and a view of water in the background, during sunset.